doc.: IEEE 15-15-0352-00-007a Submiss ion May 2015 Murat Uysal, Farshad Miramirkhani Slide 1 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: Channel Modeling for Visible Light Communications Date Submitted: May 11, 2015 Source: Murat Uysal and Farshad Miramirkhani, Ozyegin University Address: Ozyegin University, Nisantepe Mh. Orman Sk. No:34-36 Çekmekoy 34794 Istanbul, Turkey Voice: +90 (216) 5649329, Fax: +90 (216) 5649450, E-Mail: [email protected] Abstract: This document provides an overview of optical channel modeling methods and proposes a flexible and efficient channel modelling approach for visible light communications which overcomes the limitations of previous methods. Purpose: To introduce a channel modeling method which would be the basis of reference channel model for the evaluation of different PHY proposals. Notice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein.